The first V-tail from GKN Aerospace has been received by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and installed onto an MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft. SkyGuardian is the baseline RPA of the UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Protector RG Mk1. Continue reading
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DJI Refuses to Apply Geofencing in Ukraine
Ukraine is asking Chinese drone manufacturer DJI to stop doing business with Russia. Because of how DJI drones work, the company has the technical capability to control where and when its products are flown because of “geofencing” technology it implemented several years ago. Continue reading
Boeing’s Loyal Wingman Becomes MQ-28A Ghost Bat
Boeing Australia congratulates the Australian Government and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) on their selection of ‘MQ-28A Ghost Bat’ as the military designator and name for the first Australian-produced military combat aircraft in over 50 years. Continue reading
Hamburg’s U-Space Sandbox Becomes Blueprint for Drone Traffic
Droniq GmbH and its parent company DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH recently published their recommendations for action for the establishment of U-Space areas. The findings collected are based on a research project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV). With their help, U-Space areas are to be further advanced in Germany and introduced from 2023. Continue reading
Swoop Aero, Skyports and BD Rowa Integrate Air Logistics in Health Supply Chain
Swoop Aero, Skyports and BD Row have announced a strategic partnership to transform health supply chains across global markets through the integration of autonomous air logistics in the pharmaceutical industry. The partnership unlocks a new frontier of value and outcomes for the pharmaceutical sector, the health system and the patients it serves. Continue reading
Northwest UAV Debuts the NW-44 Multi-Fuel Engine on Elbit’s Skylark 3 Hybrid
Northwest UAV has announced a collaborative and long-term effort with Elbit Systems as part of the Skylark 3 Hybrid team. As a result of this team effort, the Elbit Systems Skylark 3, equipped with the proven Northwest UAV NW-44 Multi- Fuel Engine, was presented for the first time at the Singapore Airshow last month. Continue reading
6-Year Old Boy Donates his Drone to Ukraine’s Military
A 6-year-old boy gives his drone to Ukraine’s military. Continue reading
RAF’s First Synthetic Fuel Drone Flight
Under Project Vermeer, the Royal Air Force has enhanced their ground-breaking work in using sustainable aviation fuel by successfully flying a four-meter drone with synthetic fuel. Continue reading